Revitalization and strengthening of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

Revitalization and strengthening of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women

Urges that the traditional methods of disseminating information also be improved and strengthened; requests the Director of the Institute to ensure the preparation of a feasibility study of the Gender Awareness Information and Networking System, including the work plan and budget for the biennium 2000-2001, by an independent body funded by voluntary contributions; recommends that the feasibility study provide, inter alia, information on how the new working method and work plan will benefit the advancement of women, in particular women from developing countries; urges that the use of all 6 official languages of the UN on the web site of the Institute be ensured as soon as possible; requests the Secretary-General to fulfil the commitment made to take the necessary measures to correct the administrative anomalies noted in the report of the Joint Inspection Unit; also requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide support to the Institute; requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its 55th session on the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted without vote, 83rd meeting

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Adopted at the 83rd plenary meeting, 17 Dec. 1999.